CRAIG WHITFIELD’S last-gasp header denied basement side Bala a first win of the season at Latham Park.

Having lost their previous four league outings, Bala looked to be on course for a valuable win when Josh MacAuley drilled home with eight minutes remaining.

But Newtown were not to be denied and, in the very last minute, a short corner from Adam Worton on the right was played to Craig Davies whose cross was met by a diving header from former TNS youngster Whitfield.

And it almost got even worse for the visitors when, from the next attack, it needed a timely defensive clearance to foil Whitfield who was ready to pounce after Michael Jackson had headed on a Worton cross.

Bala, however, would feel they deserved something to show from a committed display as they at least got their first point on the board for the season.